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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.84, 551.79 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.84, 551.79 and 244.50 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.84 : 551.79 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.84/551.79 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.84x = 551.79 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.84x = 134,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,912.66/399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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